The Amish live in communes where as far as I know they practice what could be considered a form of communism. They also live in ways that are self sufficient and sustainable. However, they have been criticized for their conservative religious views (which come with unpleasant things such as homophobia, etc) as well as their complete denouncing of anyone who leaves, which many consider symptoms of a cult. Another thing is that you have to follow their specific religion to live in their community.
I’ve never heard any communists comment on them, so what do people in this community think of the Amish and their lifestyle?
Just curious, do you consider the Amish a cult? I’ve heard a lot of arguments that they are because of their extreme religious views and how they disown anyone who leaves their commune.
There’s a ton of christian sects like that, one I knew her family disowned her for living with her boyfriend and not being married (women are property in these patriarchy sects). I dunno the overlap and definitions of religion and cult can get pretty blurry.